Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian

Adam Rippon on Persistence, Failure, and Spinning

In this episode, host Geoffrey Zakarian speaks with Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon. They discuss how TV dinners and Russian staples were the childhood diet of a future champion, the sacrifices he and his family made to support his love for skating, and – after competing at the most elite level – how Adam is building a fulfilling life beyond the ice rink. Check out Adam Rippon’s new book, “Beautiful on the Outside,” here: <a href="https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/adam-rippon/beautiful-on-the-outside/9781538732403/">https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/adam-rippon/beautiful-on-the-outside/9781538732403/</a>And stream the first 10 episodes of his new show, “Messyness,” on MTV here: <a href="https://www.mtv.com/shows/messyness">https://www.mtv.com/shows/messyness</a>For more information on "Four Courses With Geoffrey Zakarian" follow Geoffrey on Instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian">https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyzakarian</a>" Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Acclaimed chef and TV favorite Geoffrey Zakarian sits down to chat with a diverse array of the world’s most fascinating top performers, from business titans and chefs to athletes and entertainers. Four Courses with Geoffrey Zakarian lets listeners hear directly from GZ’s guests, all at the top of their field, in conversations that range from meaty and rich to sweet and light, but that are always uniquely satisfying.